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Love and The Time Story
Once upon a time, there was an island where all the feelings lived: Happiness, Sadness, Knowledge, and all the others, including Love. One day it was announced to the feelings that the island would sink, so all constructed boats and left. Except for Love.
Love was the only one who stayed. Love wanted to hold out until the last possible moment. When the island had almost sunk, Love decided to ask for help.
Richness was passing by Love in a grand boat. Love said, “Richness, can you take me with you?”
Richness answered, “No, I can’t. There is a lot of gold and silver in my boat. There is no place here for you.”
Love decided to ask Vanity who was also passing by in a beautiful vessel. “Vanity, please help me!”
“I can’t help you, Love. You are all wet and might damage my boat,” Vanity answered.
Sadness also passed close by, so Love asked, “Sadness, let me go with you.”
“Oh . . . Love, I am so sad that I need to be by myself!”
Happiness passed by Love, too, but she was so happy that she did not even hear when Love called her.
Suddenly, there was a voice, “Come, Love, I will take you.” It was an elder.
So blessed and overjoyed, Love even forgot to ask the elder where they were going. When they arrived at dry land, the elder went his own way. Realizing how much she owed to the elder, Love asked Knowledge, another elder, “Who helped me?”
“It was Time,” Knowledge answered.
“Time?” asked Love. “But why did Time help me?”
Knowledge smiled with deep wisdom and answered, “Because only Time is capable of understanding how valuable Love is.”
Moral: Only time can reveal the true value of love.
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Love and The Time - Takeaway for Class 1,2,3
Love is special, and sometimes it takes time to understand how important it is.
Love and The Time - Takeaway for Class 4,5,6
This story shows that material things like wealth and beauty may fade, but love holds a lasting, deeper value that only time can help us see.
Love and The Time - Takeaway for Class 7,8,9
The story reminds us that true love is often overlooked and not always recognized immediately, but over time, it proves to be the most valuable of all feelings.
3 Fun Facts on Love and The Time for Children
- This story personifies emotions, making them act like people, to help us understand their qualities better.
- The character “Time” in this story represents patience and wisdom.
- The tale suggests that love is a lasting feeling that becomes even more valuable with time.
Love and The Time Quiz for Class 1,2,3
- Who helped Love when the island was sinking?
- Why did Vanity refuse to help Love?
- What did Knowledge say about why Time helped Love?
Love and The Time Quiz for Class 4,5,6
- Why did Richness and Vanity refuse to help Love?
- How did Love feel when Time offered help?
- What does the story teach us about the importance of love?
Love and The Time Quiz for Class 7,8,9
- Discuss why the other feelings, like Richness and Vanity, didn't help Love.
- How does Time’s action reflect the wisdom in appreciating Love?
- Can you think of a real-life example where time helped you realize the importance of something or someone?